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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.23, 162.41 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.23, 162.41 and 54.09 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.23 : 162.41 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.23/162.41 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.23x = 162.41 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.23x = 8,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784.49/108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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